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Barrett .50 BMG at 1,000 yards
The .50 BMG is one of the most powerful rifle cartridges available to civilians, and a Barrett rifle in this chambering is a legend at long range. One trigger pull at 1,000 yards makes for absolute thunder.
What it takes to shoot at 1,000 yards
- Solid fundamentals: position, breathing and trigger control matter even more at distance.
- Quality optics: a scope with enough elevation and clear glass.
- Read the wind: small wind errors become big misses at 1,000 yards.
- A safe range: a .50 BMG needs a range rated for it and a safe backstop.
Gear
Compare long-range scopes and rangefinders at OpticsPlanet, and use ShellShock electronic hearing protection, since this cartridge is very loud. Get tools and cleaning supplies at Brownells.
Where to buy the gear mentioned in this post
- Shop scopes, optics and gear at OpticsPlanet
- Shop ShellShock electronic hearing protection
- Shop parts, tools and cleaning gear at Brownells
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